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Boundary Stone

Boundary Stone

Shaw

Neighborhood pub serving bar food & whiskey in a vintage setting with exposed brick & tin ceilings.

992 reviews{"fri":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","mon":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"12:00 PM – 1:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"12:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw)

Shaw

Outdoor beer garden serving German brews at picnic tables year-round, plus wine & cocktails.

2095 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:30 PM","thu":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","tue":"4:00 – 10:30 PM","wed":"4:00 – 10:30 PM"}

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

NoMa

A cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.

1399 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"Closed","sat":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"Closed","wed":"4:00 – 11:00 PM"}

Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

Downtown

Spanish small plates & wine presented in rustic yet elegant digs with courtyard & outdoor fireplace.

4050 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 1:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

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Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Mr. Henry's Restaurant

Capitol Hill

Corner pub with a gay-friendly vibe that serves burgers & craft beers amid Victorian-style decor.

1402 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","sat":"10:30 AM – 1:30 AM","sun":"10:30 AM – 1:30 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM"}

Showtime Lounge

Showtime Lounge

Shaw

Snug, cash-only bar with murals of musicians & record logos, plus a jukebox for funk & soul tunes.

395 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"5:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Jackpot

Jackpot

Penn Quarter

No-frills, low-lit subterranean bar with kitschy knickknacks, DC-themed cocktails & whiskey.

767 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Capitol Hill

Rustic-chic locale highlighting tacos & other Mexican staples, plus tequila & mezcal flights.

927 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:00 AM – 9:30 PM","sat":"10:30 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"10:30 AM – 9:30 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:00 AM – 9:30 PM","wed":"11:00 AM – 9:30 PM"}

Martin's Tavern

Martin's Tavern

Georgetown

Popular tavern serving American eats in both a cozy interior with wooden booths & outdoors.

3221 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 2:30 AM","mon":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"9:00 AM – 2:30 AM","sun":"9:00 AM – 1:30 AM","thu":"11:00 AM – 1:30 AM","tue":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM"}

Songbyrd Music House

Songbyrd Music House

NoMa

A coffeehouse/music shop with vinyl & java for sale, plus listening booths & a 1947 recording booth.

1099 reviews{"fri":"7:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"7:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sat":"7:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"7:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"7:00 PM – 12:00 AM","tue":"7:00 PM – 12:00 AM","wed":"7:00 PM – 12:00 AM"}

Union Market

Union Market

NoMa

Warehouse-like food market with a host of artisans offering charcuterie, empanadas, gelato & more.

6550 reviews{"fri":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","mon":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","sat":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","sun":"8:00 AM – 8:00 PM","thu":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","tue":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM","wed":"8:00 AM – 9:00 PM"}

Jake's Tavern

Jake's Tavern

Shaw

167 reviews{"fri":"3:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","thu":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"5:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Barcelona Wine Bar

Barcelona Wine Bar

Georgetown

Spanish small plates, sangria & wine are served in rustic yet elegant digs with a sidewalk patio.

1083 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","thu":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"4:00 – 11:00 PM","wed":"4:00 – 11:00 PM"}

North Italia

North Italia

Downtown

This spot has a laid-back yet sophisticated ambiance that feels just right for unwinding after work or catching up with friends. The crowd here leans toward the professional side, busy chatting over drinks with a moderate noise level that allows for conversation. Located on Pennsylvania Ave, the surrounding energy adds a certain buzz to the room that keeps things lively without overwhelming.

1615 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","mon":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM"}

Guapo's Cocina & Bar

Guapo's Cocina & Bar

Georgetown

Lively eatery serving sizable burritos, tacos & other classic Tex-Mex eats, plus margarita pitchers.

1557 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 12:00 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 10:00 PM"}

DAIKAYA

DAIKAYA

Penn Quarter

Japanese noodle soups ladled out in casual, funky digs with yellow and blue walls and rustic tables.

5170 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 10:30 PM","mon":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","sat":"11:30 AM – 10:30 PM","sun":"11:30 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 9:30 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 9:30 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 9:30 PM"}

Neumos

Neumos

Downtown

Midsize venue for indie rock, plus hip-hop, country & other genres, with 3 bars & a mezzanine.

1975 reviews{"fri":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","mon":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sun":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"4:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

The Tombs

The Tombs

Georgetown

Veteran university haunt in converted 19th-century townhouse serving comfort fare, brews & pub grub.

1145 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","mon":"11:30 AM – 1:00 AM","sat":"11:00 AM – 2:00 AM","sun":"10:00 AM – 1:00 AM","thu":"11:30 AM – 2:00 AM","tue":"11:30 AM – 1:00 AM","wed":"11:30 AM – 1:00 AM"}

Billy Hicks Georgetown

Billy Hicks Georgetown

Georgetown

396 reviews{"fri":"9:00 AM – 1:00 AM","mon":"9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sat":"9:00 AM – 1:00 AM","sun":"9:00 AM – 10:00 PM","thu":"9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","tue":"9:00 AM – 11:00 PM","wed":"9:00 AM – 11:00 PM"}

Proper 21-K Street

Proper 21-K Street

Downtown

Sports-centric pub with a convivial vibe offering big screens, plus beer & global bites.

548 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","mon":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","sat":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"3:00 PM – 12:00 AM","thu":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","tue":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM","wed":"11:30 AM – 12:00 AM"}

Larry's Lounge

Larry's Lounge

Dupont Circle

Welcoming gay bar offering a popular happy hour, pub grub & a dog-friendly outdoor patio.

412 reviews{"fri":"2:00 PM – 3:00 AM","mon":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","sat":"2:00 PM – 3:00 AM","sun":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","thu":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","tue":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM","wed":"2:00 PM – 2:00 AM"}

Lucky Buns

Lucky Buns

Dupont Circle

Burgers & chicken sandwiches get exotic toppings at this casual eatery, with a well curated bar.

1155 reviews{"fri":"5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","mon":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM","sun":"11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM","thu":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","tue":"5:00 – 11:00 PM","wed":"5:00 – 11:00 PM"}

Bistrot Du Coin

Bistrot Du Coin

Dupont Circle

Bustling bistro with vintage posters, mussels by the bucket & other classic French & Belgian fare.

1733 reviews{"fri":"11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:30 PM","mon":"Closed","sat":"11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:30 PM","sun":"11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM","thu":"11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM","tue":"11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM","wed":"11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM"}

Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

Downtown

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

352 reviews{"fri":"11:00 AM – 11:00 PM","mon":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","sat":"10:00 AM – 11:00 PM","sun":"10:00 AM – 9:00 PM","thu":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","tue":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM","wed":"11:00 AM – 10:00 PM"}